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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 287.06 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 287.06 and 126.21 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 287.06 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/287.06 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 287.06 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 36,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229.50/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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